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alisha [4.7K]
3 years ago
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What was a key motivation behind European imperialism in the 18th and 19th centuries?

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anygoal [31]3 years ago
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Answer:

Racial superiority was a key motivation behind European imperialism as they through some scientific discoveries and using Darwin theory they were trying to justify that they are superior because of their genetics and white skin color.

Secondly, The economic boom they gained by the industrial revolution led them to find new places for the exploitation of land and resources.

Further, there was a rivalry among European Nations for the colonies. it became a matter of prestige for them.

vodka [1.7K]3 years ago
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Question: What was a key motivation behind European imperialism in the 18th and 19th centuries?

Answer: <u>Europeans sought new markets for their surplus goods.</u>

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